Volunteering can be occasional, regularly scheduled, short-term or long-term. Attend a Volunteer's workshop to learn more and find out what fits your interests and schedule. Contact Ellen Hahs, Curator of Education, at ehahs@semo.edu or (573) 651-2301.
Docent: Greet visitors, lead interactive tours of permanent and temporary exhibits, answer visitor's questions about the museum and exhibitions. Opportunities are available weekdays and weekends. To become a docent, one must attend our training classes. (See below.) Attending monthly educational meetings is requested and a one semester commitment is required.
Education Assistant: Assist in planning, organizing, promoting, and conducting educational programs, workshops, and events related to the museum's mission.
Special Events: Oversee a hands-on or information station, post fliers, photograph an event, help with set-up and clean-up, serve refreshments at an exhibit opening, or assist with our outreach program at public events.
Museum Booth: Distribute information, answer questions, or lead hands-on activities with the public to promote the museum.
Docent Training Schedules
Weekday Training Sessions Fall 2009
Session 1: Sunday, October 25, 1-4 p.m.
Introduction and Overview, Museum Theatre, Interpretation, Kiosks, and begin Permanent Gallery.
Session 2: Sunday, November 1, 1-4 p.m.
Continue Permanent Gallery, Temporary Gallery, Collections, History of Museum, and Calendar of Museum Programs.
Session 3: Friday, November 8, 1-4 p.m.
Brief History of Cape Girardeau, the University and River Campus. Practice Tours and Docent Graduation Certificates.
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